F con az 150mg/1000mg kit is unsafe to use during pregnancy.There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

SALT INFORMATION for F CON AZ

Uses

Fluconazole is used in the treatment of fungal infections.

How it works

Fluconazole belongs to class of antifungals called triazoles. Fluconazole acts mainly by preventing the growth of fungi. It interacts with chemicals inside the fungus and prevents the synthesis of an essential component of fungal cell membrane (ergosterol); this results in leakage of cellular contents from fungal cell, ultimately killing the fungi.

Uses

Tinidazole is used in the treatment of diarrhoea and bacterial infections.

How it works

Tinidazole belongs to a class of drugs called as nitroimidazole antibiotics that act against microbes like protozoa and anaerobic bacteria. It enters the cells of bacteria or protozoa, damages or interfere s in the production of their DNA; thereby killing them and reducing the infection.

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Expert advice for F CON AZ

Do not start or continue fluconazole and consult your doctor, If you are pregnant, suspect you might be pregnant or are breast feeding.

do not start or continue fluconazole and consult your doctor, If you have penile sores, ulcers or blisters or if you have an abnormal penile discharge (leakage), if you have pain on passing urine or if your penis has started to smell (odor).

Consult your doctor if the symptoms have not been relieved within one week of taking fluconazole.

Do not take alcohol while you are having this medication.

If you're on birth control pills, Fluconazole can make them less effective. Consider using another method (condoms, diaphragms) along with the pills.

Frequently asked questions for F CON AZ

Fluconazole

Q.Are fluconazole/ Flucos 150/Zocon kit/ Forcan/Syscan150 safe?Yes, fluconazole (also available Flucos 150/Zocon kit/ Forcan/Syscan150) is safe, if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q.Is fluconazole a steroid?No, fluconazole is not a steroid. It belongs to bis-triazole class of antifungal agents

Q.Can fluconazole be used for conditions such as UTI (urinary tract infections), BV (bacterial vaginosis), ring worms, bladder infections?Fluconazole can be taken in fungal infections of the urinary tract, which themselves are rare. Fluconazole is not recommended in BV (bacterial vaginosis), ring worms and bladder infections

Q.Can fluconazole be taken with oral contraceptives or birth control pills?Yes, fluconazole can be taken with contraceptives and birth control pills

Q.Can fluconazole be taken with drugs such as azithromycin and metronidazole?Yes, fluconazole can be safely taken with azithromycin and metronidazole. A combination kit with agents of similar class is available for vaginal infections

Q.Can fluconazole cause hair loss?No, fluconazole does not cause hair loss. However, if you experience such side effects, please consult your doctor.

Tinidazole

Q.Is tinidazole or Fasigyn an antibiotic/sulfa drug?Tinidazole is an antibiotic/anti-protozoal/anti-amoebic drug. It is not a sulfa drug

Q.Is tinidazole available or sold over the counter?No. Tinidazole is a prescription drug. It is not available or sold over the counter

Q.Is tinidazole the same as metronidazole/Flagyl?Tinidazole is different from metronidazole (also called as Flagyl). However, both of them belong to the same class of drugs

Q.Is tinidazole/Fasigyn safe?Yes. Tinidazole is relatively safe if used as recommended. In case of any side-effects, consult your doctor

Q.What are Tiniba and Fasigyn used for?Tiniba and Fasigyn are brand names of tinidazole available in the market. They are used for the same indications as tinidazole

Q.Can I take tinidazole with fluconazole/Tylenol/ibuprofen?Tinidazole can be taken with fluconazole/Tylenol (paracetamol)/ibuprofen only if prescribed by your doctor

Q.Does tinidazole cure bacterial vaginosis and UTI?Tinidazole is effective in the treatment of bacterial vaginosis. But it is not used for treatment of UTI

Q.Does tinidazole cause yeast infections/diarrhea/cancer?Prolonged use of tinidazole may cause candida or yeast infections. There is no evidence of tinidazole causing cancer. If you experience any such symptoms, please consult your doctor

Q.Does tinidazole treat Chlamydial or urinary tract infections?Yes. Tinidazole is used to treat Chlamydial infections, but is not effective for treating a urinary tract infection